Res. No. 107-04-11886RESOLUTION NO.107-°4-11 886
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA.RELATING TO
ATTORNEYS^FEES FOR AKERMAN SENTERFITT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,888.57;CHARGING $5,888.57 TO ACCOUNT
NO.1500-514-3440.OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -
CONSULTING LABOR;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Mayor andCity Commission of theCity of SouthMiami
approved the retention of labor counsel James C.Crosland of Akerman Senterfitt
atthe recommendation of thecityattorney,torepresentthecityin addressing
employment claims;and
WHEREAS,AkermanSenterfittsubmitteditsinvoicestotheCityforlegal
servicesrendered,andcosts advanced,fortheperiod ending May31,2004.
totaling $5,888.57;and.
WHEREAS,as of July 14,2004,theexistingbalanceoncityattorney
account no.1500-514-3440 is $6,002.29.
WHEREAS,thecityattorney recommends payment of the attached
invoicesastheamount of feesandcostsarereasonableandnecessary.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section 1.The invoices for attorneys'feesand costs received from
Akerman Senterfitt totaling $5,888.57 are approved for payment and charging the
amount to account no.1500-514-3440,Other Contractual Sendees -Consulting
Labor.
Section2.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20thday of July,2004.
ATTEST:
Additions shownbyunderlininganddeletionsshownby overstriking.
Res.No.107-04-11886
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GiT/Y ATTORNEY
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Birts-Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
W02srvplaw\prolaw\Docuinents\0022\MMM\23705.doc -Reso-Akerman Senterfitt June 2004 Statement
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:Mayor andcity comm'n Date:July14,2004
Cc:Maria V.Davis,city manager
Hakeem Oshikoya,finance director
From:EveA.Boutsis,cityattorneyRe:Payment of Akerman Senterfitt
Invoice for $5,888.57
REQUEST
Payment of Akerman Senterfitt's invoices numbered 7906969 of $1,736.15;7906971 of
$394.50;7906784 of$2,875.54,and 7906785 of$882.38,forservicesrenderedinconnection
with labor issues.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
We requested Mr.James Crosland,of Akerman Senterfitt,to provide labor counsel services
tothe city.The total billed to date for fiscal year 2003-04 is $47,773.28.1 recommend
payment of these invoices by the finance department as the amount of fees and costs are
reasonable and necessary.
CITY ATTORNEY ACCOUNT STATUS
This matter is charged tocity attorney account no.1500-514-3440,othercontractual services
-labor.As of July 14,2004 theaccountbalanceis $6,002.29.
RECOMMENDATION
The finance department issuepaymentto Akerman Senterfitt.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Vendor:Akerman Senterfitt
Finance Department
Req.No.42,FY 2003-04
Date:July 14,2004
Item Description and
No.Quantity Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total
1 4 Other Contractual
Services -Consulting
Labor
1500-514-3440 $5,888.57 $5,888.57
TOTAL
Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount
I Hereby CertifyThatThe
Above Material,Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
Proper Request Against The
Codes Charge
CodingofAccountsApproved
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
Finance Department
$5,888.57
Purchases asAbove Approved
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
City Manager
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Miami
Orlando
Tallahassee
Tampa
West Palm Beach
AKERMAN
SENTERFITT
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
EARL G.GALLOP,ESQUIRE
c/o NAGIN,GALLOP&FIGUEREDO,PA.
SUITE 301
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
MIAMI,FLORIDA 33131
ClientName:STATE OFFLORIDA,CITY OFSOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name:GOVERNMENTSUPERVISORSASSOCIATION
OF FLORIDA,
Matter Number:0147033
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando,FL 32802
Tel:407-843-7860
Fax:407^19-8408
Bill Date:10-Jun-04
Bill No.:7906969
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through May 31,2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES
DISBURSEMENTS
TOTAL THIS INVOICE
$1,665.00
$71.15
$1,736.15
To ensure prompt credit to the above account,please indicate bill no.7906969 on check
and return remittance copy with payment in U.S.funds.Prompt payment is expected and
appreciated.IRS EIN 59-3117860
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
Date
3-May-04
7-May-04
10-May-04
14-May-04
14-May-04
14-May-04
17-May-04
18-May-04
19-May-04
19-May-04
20-May-04
21-May-04
21-May-04
21-May-04
24-May-04
26-May-04
Services
LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING PRE-HEARING
STATEMENT ISSUES IN ABSENCE OF RULES.
ANALYZE DUE DATES REGARDING GSA.
REVIEW FILE.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIMCASEY (GSA)REGARDING
PRE-HEARING STATEMENT AND OTHER PROCEDURAL
ISSUES.
TELEPHONECONFERENCE JTM CASEY(GSA)REGARDING
EXHIBITS.
REVIEW DOCUMENTS (GSA).
REVIEW PREHEARING ORDER.
DRAFT RESPONSE TO PRE-HEARING ORDER.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MANNY ANON REGARDING
OPEIU MISCELLANEOUS PETITION.
REVIEWAFSCMEPRE-HEARINGSTATEMENT.
PREPARATION FOR HEARING;OPEIU,MISCELLANEOUS
PETITION.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JTM CASEY REGARDING
AFSCMEPOSITIONREGARDING MISCELLANEOUS
PETITION.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE BEN PATTERSON,ESQUIRE
(COUNSEL FOR AFSCME).
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIM CASEY REGARDING
AFSCME MOTION.
CONFERENCE JEANETTE ENRIZO REGARDING OPEIU
PETITION.
REVIEW RA PETITION.
Total Services
Date Disbursements
As of
Bill Number
31-May-04
7906969
Atty Hours
JCC .80
DMH .10
JCC .60
JCC .50
JCC .20
JCC .40
DMH .10
JCC .50
JCC .30
JCC .20
JCC 2.20
JCC .30
JCC .40
JCC .20
JCC 2.00
DMH .20
$1,665.00
Value
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
Date Disbursements
Total for POSTAGE
05/18/04 TELECOPY
05/18/04 TELECOPY
05/18/04 TELECOPY
05/24/04 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
05/14/04 DUPLICATING
05/18/04 DUPLICATING
05/18/04 DUPLICATING
05/18/04 DUPLICATING
05/19/04 DUPLICATING
05/24/04 DUPLICATING
05/24/04 DUPLICATING
05/24/04 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
05/24/04 TELEPHONE 1-850-488-8641 TALLAHASSE FL
05/24/04 TELEPHONE 1-850-488-8641 TALLAHASSE FL
05/24/04 TELEPHONE 1-850-488-8641 TALLAHASSE FL
05/24/04 TELEPHONE 1-850-488-8641 TALLAHASSE FL
Total for TELEPHONE
Total Disbursements
As of
Bill Number
5.00
3.00
3.00
15.00
5.00
7.50
0.50
2.00
4.00
8.00
5.75
4.00
0.12
0.12
0.06
0.06
31-May-04
7906969
Value
8.04
26.00
36.75
0.36
$71.15
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
As of
Bill Number
31-May-04
7906969
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
DMH D.M.HEEKIN 0.40 185.00 74.00
JCC J.C.CROSLAND 8.60 185.00 1,591.00
9.00 1,665.00
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Miami
Orlando
Tallahassee
Tampa
West Palm Beach
AKERMAN
SENTERFITT
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
MR.EARL G.GALLOP,ESQUIRE
C/O NAGIN,GALLOP&FIGUEREDO,P.A.
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI,FL 33133
ClientName:STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name:AFSCME
Matter Number:0151000
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando,FL 32802
Tel:407-843-7860
Fax:407-419-8408
Bill Date:10-Jun-04
Bill No.:7906971
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through May 31,2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES
DISBURSEMENTS
TOTAL THIS INVOICE
$388.50
$6.00
$394.50
To ensure prompt credit to the above account,please indicate bill no.7906971 on check
and return remittance copy with payment in U.S.funds.Prompt payment is expected and
appreciated.IRS EIN59-3117860
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(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OFSOUTH MIAMI
0151000 AFSCME
Date Services
6-May-04 REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING AFSCME.
6-May-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
AFSCME.
7-May-04 DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE TO AFSCME.
10-May-04 REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING
GRIEVANCES/POLICIES.
12-May-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT (ENRIZO)
REGARDING FLSA EXEMPTIONS,DIAZ,AFSCME.
12-May-04 DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING MEETING.
12-May-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL
(AFSCME)REGARDING MEETING.
25-May-04 REVIEW GRIEVANCES/PENSION,FERNANDEZ.
Total Services.
Date
05/27/04 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Total Disbursements
Disbursements
As of 31-May-04
Bill Number 7906971
Atty Hours
DMH .20
DMH .20
DMH .30
DMH .30 .
DMH
DMH
DMH
DMH
6.00
.40
.20
.20
.30
$388.50
Value
6.00
..$6.00
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247STATEOFFLORIDA,CITYOFSOUTHMIAMI
0151000 AFSCME
INIT NAME
DMH D.M.HEEKIN
HOURS
2.10
2.10
RATE
185.00
As of
Bill Number
31-May-04
7906971
AMOUNT
388.50
388.50
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Miami
Orlando
Tallahassee
Tampa
West Palm Beach
AKERMAN
SENTERFITT
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
MR.EARL G.GALLOP,ESQUIRE
C/O NAGIN,GALLOP&FIGUEREDO,P.A.
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI,FL 33133
Client Name:STATEOF FLORIDA,CITY OFSOUTHMIAMI
MatterName:GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Matter Number:0145273
INVOICE SUMMARY
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando,FL 32802
Tel:407-843-7860
Fax:407-419-8408
Bill Date:9-Jun-04
Bill No.:7906784
For professional services rendered through May 31,2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $2,627.00
DISBURSEMENTS $248.54
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $2,875.54
PREVIOUS BALANCE 6,615.18
(includes payments received through 6/9/04)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $9,490.72
To ensure prompt credit to the above account,please indicate bill no.7906784 on check
and return remittance copy with payment in U.S.funds.Prompt payment is expected and
appreciated.IRS EIN 59-3117860
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(407)843-7860
035247STATEOF FLORIDA CITYOFSOUTHMIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Date
3-May-04
4-May-04
4-May-04
4-May-04
5-May-04
5-May-04
5-May-04
5-May-04
6-May-04
6-May-04
6-May-04
6-May-04
6-May-04
7-May-04
7-May-04
7-May-04
Services
REVIEWANDRESPONDTOEMAILREGARDINGDIAZ.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITHWORKER'S
COMPENSATION ATTORNEY (SCHINDER)REGARDING
DIAZ.
TELEPHONECONFERENCEWITHCLIENTREGARDING
DIAZ.
CONFERENCENAVARROREGARDINGPENDINGPBA
ARBITRATIONS,PENDING AFSCME ARBITRATIONS,
PENDINGPBAUNFAIRLABORPRACTICECHARGE,
NEGOTIATIONS.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
DIAZ.
REVIEW DOCUMENTS REGARDING ULP (COMMANDERS
AND LIEUTENANTS).
TELEPHONECONFERENCESIMONELABRADOR
REGARDING PBA ULP.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE DAVIS REGARDING ULP
SETTLEMENT.
ANALYZE DIAZ ISSUES.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
RECREATIONAL LEADER (2CALLS).
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SIMONE LABRADOR
REGARDING SETTLEMENT OF UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE
CHARGE.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MDCE BRAVERMAN
REGARDING ELECTION DETAILS.
LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING ATTORNEY GENERAL'S
OPINION LETTER ON OFFICERS'BELL OF RIGHTS.
REVIEWCORRESPONDENCEREGARDINGDIAZ.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
DIAZ AND AFSCME.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO,SCHINDER
REGARDING DIAZ.
As of
Bill Number
31-May-04
7906784
Atty Hours
DMH .10
DMH .30
DMH .70
JCC 6.50
DMH .40
JCC .40
JCC .30
JCC .30
DMH .40
DMH .30
JCC .30
JCC .30
SJ .60
DMH .10
DMH .20
JCC .40
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(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Date Services
7-May-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SIMONE LABRADOR (PBA)
REGARDING ULP.
8-May-04 REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING GRIFFIN
GRIEVANCE.
17-May-04 LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING VETERAN
REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.
17-May-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ENRIZO REGARDING VETERAN
REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.
17-May-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
MILITARY ISSUE (2 CALLS).
19-May-04 REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING MCCANTS AND
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
SAME.
27-May-04 LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING RESPONSE TO UNION
REQUESTFORRECOGNITION.
As of 31-May-04
Bill Number 7906784
Atty Hours
JCC .20
JCC .20
DCM .60
DCM .30
DMH .40
DMH .30
DCM .60
Total Services $2,627.00
Date
Total for POSTAGE
05/07/04 TELECOPY
05/12/04 TELECOPY
05/13/04 TELECOPY
05/20/04 TELECOPY
05/26/04 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
05/03/04 DUPLICATING
05/05/04 DUPLICATING
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
Disbursements
2.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
2.00
2.25
0.25
0.75
Value
8.41
11.00
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(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Date
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
05/07/04 DUPLICATING
05/12/04 DUPLICATING
05/13/04 DUPLICATING
05/17/04 DUPLICATING
05/17/04 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Disbursements
05/05/04 TELEPHONE 1-404-325-0101 ATLANTA GA
05/12/04 TELEPHONE 1-239-574-7055 N CAPE CRL FL
Total for TELEPHONE
05/17/04MEDIATION-AMERICANARBITRATIONASSOCIATION
INITIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR ARBITRATION JCC-
2373
Total for MEDIATION
Total Disbursements
As of
Bill Number
0.50
0.50
1.00
3.00
5.00
7.00
1.50
11.75
20.00
0.36
0.27
175.00
31-May-04
7906784
Value
53.50
0.63
175.00
$248.54
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(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR 8c EMPLOYMENT
As of
Bill Number
31-May-04
7906784
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
DCM D.C.MILLER 1.50 185.00 277.50
DMH D.M.HEEKIN 3.20 185.00 592.00
JCC J.C.CROSLAND 8.90 185.00 1,646.50
SJ SUSAN JO 0.60 185.00 111.00
14.20 2,627.00
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Miami
Orlando
Tallahassee
Tampa
West Palm Beach
AKERMAN
SENTERFITT
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
MR.EARL G.GALLOP,ESQUIRE
C/O NAGIN,GALLOP &HGUEREDO,P.A.
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI,FL 33133
Client Name:STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name:POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Matter Number:0151439
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando,FL 32802
Tel:407-843-7860
Fax:407^19-8408
Bill Date:9-Jun-04
Bill No.:7906785
INVOICE SUMMARY
Forprofessionalservicesrendered through May31,2004as summarized belowanddescribedinthe
narrative statement:
SERVICES
DISBURSEMENTS
TOTAL THIS INVOICE
$869.50
$12.88
$882.38
To ensurepromptcredittotheaboveaccount,please indicatebillno.7906785 oncheck
and return remittance copy withpaymentinU.S.funds.Prompt payment is expected and
appreciated.IRS EIN 59-3117860
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(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Date Services
5-May-04 ANALYZE VARIOUS ISSUES/PERC,GARNER,BARGAINING.
7-May-04 CONFERENCE MORTON AND BARZOLA REGARDING
GARNER ARBITRATION.
12-May-04 REVIEW GRIEVANCE PACKAGE -HECHAVARRIA.
12-May-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ANDREW AXELRAD
REGARDING JOYCE GARNER FOUR DAY SUSPENSION.
12-May-04 REVIEW DOCUMENTS REGARDING ALEXANDER
HECHAVARRIA.
12-May-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MARIA DAVIS REGARDING
ALEXANDER HECHAVARRIA.
14-May-04 REVIEW HECHEVARRIA GRIEVANCE.
Total Services
Date
Total for POSTAGE
05/07/04 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
05/11/04 DUPLICATING
05/11/04 DUPLICATING
05/18/04 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Total Disbursements
Disbursements
As of 31-May-04
Bill Number 7906785
Atty Hours
DMH 1.10
JCC 2.30
DMH .30
JCC .20
JCC .30
JCC .30
DMH .20
$869.50
Value
1.00
1.00
5.00
3.80
2.08
1.00
9.80
$12.88
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(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
As of
Bill Number
31-May-04
7906785
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
DMH D.M.HEEKIN 1.60 185.00 296.00
JCC J.C.CROSLAND 3.10 185.00 573.50
4.70 869.50